Tip Calculator

Calculate tips and split bills easily. Preset percentages for restaurants, bars, and services.

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Tip norms vary by country. In the US, 15 to 20% is standard for sit-down restaurants. In the UK, 10 to 12.5% if no service charge is included. Australia and Japan: tipping is not expected. Canada: 15 to 20%. To calculate in your head: find 10% (move decimal one left), then add/halve as needed for 15% or 20%.

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Tipping Etiquette by Country

Tipping customs vary wildly around the world. What's expected in New York might be offensive in Tokyo. Here's a quick reference so you're never caught guessing.

Country	Restaurant	Taxi	Notes
United States	15 to 20%	15 to 20%	Expected everywhere; staff rely on tips for income
United Kingdom	10 to 12.5%	Round up	Check if service charge is included; often 12.5% in London
Canada	15 to 20%	15%	Similar to US; tip on pre-tax amount
Australia	Not expected	Not expected	Fair wages; 10% for exceptional service is generous
Japan	No tipping	No tipping	Considered rude, good service is the standard
France	Round up	Round up	Service included by law; rounding up is a polite gesture
UAE / Dubai	10 to 15%	Round up	Many restaurants add 10% service charge

What this means for you: In the US and Canada, tipping is effectively mandatory, servers earn well below minimum wage and depend on tips. In countries with mandatory service charges or fair-wage laws, tipping is a bonus for exceptional service, not an obligation.

How Much to Tip by Service

Service	UK Guideline	US Guideline
Sit-down restaurant	10 to 12.5% (if no service charge)	15 to 20%
Takeaway / counter service	Not expected	0 to 10%
Bar / pub	"And one for yourself"	£1 to 2 / $1 to $2 per drink
Taxi / rideshare	Round up to nearest £1	15 to 20%
Hairdresser / barber	10% or round up	15 to 20%
Hotel porter	£1 to 2 per bag	$2 to $5 per bag
Food delivery	£1 to 2 or 10%	15 to 20%

Quick Tip Maths

The 10% Method

Move the decimal point one place left. For a £47.50 bill: 10% = £4.75. For 20%, double it: £9.50. For 15%, add half of 10% to 10%: £4.75 + £2.38 = £7.13. This works every time.

The Double-Tax Method (US)

In many US states, sales tax is roughly 8 to 10%. An easy 20% tip is just double the tax line on your receipt. Not exact, but close enough for mental maths at the table.

Splitting Evenly vs Fairly

Splitting evenly is easiest but penalises lighter eaters. Splitting by what each person ordered is fairer but awkward. A middle ground: split evenly and round up. The difference is usually less than the awkwardness.

Service Charge vs Tip

In the UK, a service charge is added by the restaurant and may or may not go to staff. You're legally allowed to ask for it to be removed. A tip you leave directly is entirely at your discretion and usually goes to your server.

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How to use this tool

Enter the bill amount

Select or enter a tip percentage

Choose how many people are splitting

Common uses

Calculating restaurant tips for dining out
Splitting the bill fairly between a group of friends
Working out tips for takeaway, delivery, or taxi services
Deciding the right tip percentage for different service levels
Quickly converting between 10%, 15%, 18%, and 20% tips

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate the tip?

Enter your bill amount, select a tip percentage (or enter a custom one), and choose how many people are splitting. The calculator instantly shows tip amount, total, and per-person cost.

What is a standard tip percentage?

In the US, 15 to 20% is standard for sit-down restaurants. In the UK, 10 to 12.5% is common where no service charge is included. Quick-service and takeaway typically expect 0 to 10%. The right amount depends on where you are and the level of service.

Should I tip on the pre-tax or post-tax amount?

Technically, tipping on the pre-tax amount is correct, you're tipping for service, not for the government's share. In practice, most people tip on the total. The difference is usually small: on a £50 bill with 20% VAT, tipping 15% pre-tax saves you about £1.50.

Can I split the bill between people?

Yes. Adjust the number of people and see each person's share of the bill and tip. Splitting evenly is the easiest approach. If someone ordered significantly more, you might split by what each person ordered, but the social awkwardness often costs more than the price difference.

How much should I tip for takeaway or counter service?

Tipping for takeaway is optional in most countries. In the UK, it's not expected. In the US, 0 to 10% is common for counter service, with some restaurants adding a tip prompt at checkout. Delivery drivers typically receive 10 to 15% or a flat £2 to 3.

Is tipping expected in the UK?

Tipping in the UK is appreciated but not obligatory. For sit-down restaurants, 10 to 12.5% is standard if no service charge is included. Many London restaurants add a 12.5% discretionary service charge automatically, check your bill before adding more.

How do I calculate a 15% tip in my head?

Find 10% by moving the decimal one place left (£47.50 → £4.75). Then find 5% by halving that (£2.38). Add them: £4.75 + £2.38 = £7.13. For 20%, just double the 10% figure. These building blocks work for any tip percentage.

Should I tip on top of a service charge?

No, a service charge is the tip. In the UK, you're legally allowed to ask for a discretionary service charge to be removed. If you do leave extra, it's a bonus for exceptional service. Check whether the service charge actually goes to staff, some restaurants keep a portion.

How much should I tip a hairdresser or barber?

In the UK, 10% or rounding up to the nearest £5 is standard. In the US, 15 to 20% is expected. If you're a regular, consistent tipping builds a good relationship. For salon assistants who wash your hair, £1 to 2 is a thoughtful gesture.

What about tipping food delivery drivers?

In the UK, £1 to 2 or 10% of the order is a generous tip for delivery drivers. In the US, 15 to 20% is expected. Remember that delivery fees don't go to the driver, they go to the platform. Your tip is often the driver's main income.

Is it rude not to tip in the United States?

Yes. In the US, servers earn a 'tipped minimum wage' as low as $2.13/hour federally. Tips make up the majority of their income. Not tipping is seen as an insult to the server personally. If service is genuinely poor, 10% is the floor; speak to a manager instead of withholding the tip.

How does tipping work in Japan?

Tipping is not practised in Japan and can be considered rude. Good service is the cultural standard, not something that requires extra payment. If you leave money on the table, staff may chase you to return it. The exception is high-end ryokans, where a cash gift in an envelope for the nakai (attendant) is customary.

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